V Cyg
Excellent (70/100)
HR 9118
VariableStar
Cyg
Visible
Level 2
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
7.70
Range
7.7 - 13.9
Period
421 days
Variable Type
Mira (Long-period Pulsating)
Spectral Type
C
Star Color
Red
(B-V 3.00)
Position & Identifiers
RA
20h 41m 18.0s
Dec
+48° 08' 29.0"
Constellation
Cyg
HR
9118
Variable ID
V Cyg
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Comparison Stars for V Cyg (7.7–13.9)
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Stellar Notes
Carbon star; Period 421d
Deep red carbon star
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